Decorating Cape Style Homes
The Cape Cod style of decorating conveys comfort and cheerfulness with bright colors. Primary colors make rooms bright and when coupled with clean lines, they bring interiors to life. Capturing this look isn't difficult once you know how to use colors and furnishings to enhance comfort. With just a few adjustments, you can transform your home into a Cape Cod dream. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose primary colors as a part of your palette. Bright blue, red and yellow are staples with the Cape décor. Work with one bright color and use other colors as well as white to create a bright, cheerful room.
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Select sturdy furniture with clean lines. Pick a solid color for your sofa, such as red or blue and decorate it with white and yellow pillows. An alternative is going with a white sofa with brightly-colored chairs and sofa pillows that match the chairs. You may also decide you like the sleek look of black leather for your rooms.
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Choose a nautical theme to capture the essence of the ocean. Pictures of lighthouses and ships are nice for walls. Oars, rope, seashells and sand all complement each other to extend a peaceful mood to rooms.
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Hang curtains that add to the light and airy mood of your rooms. White is generally the best color when you want to make an area feel open and welcoming. You can also go with stripes as long as they complement the theme of your room.
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Add molding to your rooms for a more authentic Cape Cod feel.
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Be eclectic when decorating your Cape Cod home. A few accessories that invite the bohemian look into your rooms will show off your personality as well as your style.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't be afraid to work with the color white in your home. All-white rooms are airy and work well when you have smaller objects of color to display. A special collection of blue glass becomes a focal point in an all-white room.
Black works with nautical themes as long is it is not too overpowering. If it covers a large area in a room, keep it to a minimum elsewhere in the room.
References
- Photo Credit sailing vessel image by Greg from Fotolia.com
